Introducing Virtual Shared Medical Appointments as a Novel Treatment Platform for Functional Movement Disorders.

IF 2.5 Q2 CLINICAL NEUROLOGY
Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements Pub Date : 2024-07-04 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI:10.5334/tohm.921
Saar Anis, Megan Zelinsky, Umar Shuaib, Emma Hartwig, Melissa Simpson, Hubert H Fernandez, Taylor Rush, Xin Xin Yu
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Abstract

The landscape of medical care has rapidly evolved with technological advancements, particularly through the widespread adoption of virtual appointments catalyzed by the COVID-19 pandemic. This shift has transcended geographical barriers, enhancing access for underserved populations and those with disabilities to specialized healthcare providers. A notable development stemming from this trend is the emergence of virtual shared medical appointments (VSMAs), which integrate group-based education with telemedicine technology. While VSMAs have demonstrated efficacy in conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and neurological disorders, their effectiveness in managing Functional Movement Disorders (FMD) is currently under investigation. FMDs pose unique challenges in diagnosis and acceptance, with high rates of misdiagnosis and treatment delays. VSMAs offer a promising solution by providing educational modules and fostering peer support among patients with similar diagnoses. At the Cleveland Clinic Center for Neurological Restoration, VSMAs have been embraced to enhance care standards for FMD patients. The program facilitates educational sessions and follow-up meetings to improve treatment adherence and psychological well-being. Early outcomes indicate increased patient acceptance and engagement, with significant program growth observed. Ongoing research aims to evaluate stakeholder perspectives and refine session content to further reduce stigma and the healthcare burden associated with FMDs.

将虚拟共享医疗预约作为功能性运动障碍的新型治疗平台。
随着技术的进步,特别是在 COVID-19 大流行病的推动下,虚拟预约的广泛采用,医疗保健的格局发生了迅速变化。这一转变超越了地理障碍,使服务不足的人群和残疾人更容易获得专业医疗服务。这一趋势带来的一个显著发展是虚拟共享医疗预约(VSMA)的出现,它将基于团体的教育与远程医疗技术相结合。虚拟共享医疗预约已在肥胖症、糖尿病和神经系统疾病等方面取得了显著疗效,但其在管理功能性运动障碍(FMD)方面的有效性目前仍在研究之中。功能性运动障碍在诊断和接受方面存在独特的挑战,误诊率和治疗延误率都很高。VSMA 通过提供教育模块和促进类似诊断患者之间的同伴支持,提供了一种很有前景的解决方案。在克利夫兰诊所神经修复中心,VSMA 已被采用来提高对 FMD 患者的护理标准。该计划为教育课程和后续会议提供便利,以提高治疗依从性和心理健康水平。早期研究结果表明,患者的接受度和参与度均有所提高,项目也有显著增长。正在进行的研究旨在评估利益相关者的观点并完善课程内容,以进一步减少与 FMD 相关的耻辱感和医疗负担。
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